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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,273.20, 388,909.80 and 217,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,273.20, 388,909.80 and 217,801.20 is: 326,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,273.20 : 388,909.80 = 217,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,273.20/388,909.80 = 217,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,273.20x = 388,909.80 × 217,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,273.20x = 84,705,021,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,705,021,131.76/259,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,701.80

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